[Basketball News]

Since he was a first-round pick in 2005, Julius Hodge has had a bumpy career, but he feels blessed to be playing at all after an April 2006 shooting.

Hodge ‘Blessed' to be Playing

[Lefty Noob]

While driving on I-76 at around 2 a.m. on April 8, 2006, Hodge was shot five times in the legs by an unknown assailant in a passing car. Had any of the bullets hit an artery, he likely would have died before being able to receive medical attention. Amazingly, Hodge not only survived but was able to return in time for training camp next fall and has no lingering effects from the shooting.

Dang, man. That's rough. Here's hoping the kid's 100% and makes a successful comeback.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Dang, man. That's rough. Here's hoping the kid's 100% and makes a successful comeback.

Why five times in the legs?...That don't sound right...